SAMUELE BIRINDELLI NEWS

Scores in defeat Birindelli scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Birindelli netted his first goal in nine appearances, and his third of the season, as he scored on a shot from the center of the box, assisted by Gianluca Caprari in the 30th minute of play. Birindelli now has six straight games with at least one shot but has just three shots on target over that stretch. Additionally, he has not provided an accurate cross in three consecutive outings.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike against Atalanta Birindelli drew one foul and had two shots (zero on goal), three clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Birindelli was a big offensive weapon early in the game and then progressively faded like the rest of his team as Atalanta pulled away in the score. He has taken one or more shots in the last four matches, racking up six (two on target), with six key passes and three tackles (two won). He failed to record a cross for the first time since last November. He has notched three or more in five of his last seven outings, totaling 27 (seven accurate).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses Birindelli registered two shots (two on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Juventus.

Impact Birindelli would see a decently successful match but didn't earn a goal contribution in the loss, with the midfielder still notching a chance created, two shots and nine crosses, with his nine crosses leading his team. This was a new-season high in crosses for the player, only having reached six on three previous occasions this season.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic offensively against Venezia Birindelli (undisclosed) won two of two tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Venezia...

Impact Birindelli shined in the final third, leading his team in a couple of stats, but was steamrolled by Mikael Egill Ellertsson on the other end on the game-winning goal. He has scored once and notched six chances created, four crosses (three accurate), 19 crosses (seven accurate) and six tackles (five won) in the last six contests (all starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Birindelli (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Birindelli was expected to be an option Saturday and is, with the midfielder earning a spot on the right-flank immediately in his return. He is a regular starter when fit and should continue in this role moving forward, starting in 1 of his 14 appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Birindelli (undisclosed) has been called up for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Birindelli will avoid missing time after exiting early in the previous match and should stay in the XI since Monza are shorthanded. He has started in five consecutive matches, scoring once and adding three shots (all on target), three chances created, 13 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (three won).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off injured in loss Birindelli was subbed off due to injury in the 56th minute of Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Como. He generated three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created before exiting the mat...

Impact Birindelli had a quiet outing stat-wise during Monza's home loss. The midfielder was forced off in the 56th minute due to an undisclosed injury. Gaetano Castrovilli replaced him and can earn more playing time while the starter is not cleared to return.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Inter game Birindelli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), four clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Birindelli opened the scoring by keeping his cool in front of the goalie on a deep foray and interplay with Dany Mota Carvalho. It's his second goal of the season. He has quickly recaptured a regular role after missing seven matches due to injury, with the coach moving the pieces across the formation to accommodate him.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in one cross versus Torino Birindelli (thigh) had one cross (one accurate), drew one foul, committed one and was cautioned in 57 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Birindelli unusually played as a central midfielder with two other fullbacks on the pitch, Pedro Pereira and Georgios Kyriakopoulos, but didn't do much in his new role. He'll compete with Patrick Ciurria, Kacper Urbanski and Kevin Zeroli if the coach keeps him in this role.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gets nod in Torino game Birindelli (thigh) is starting in Saturday's clash with Torino.

Impact Birindelli is back in the XI after being sidelined for six weeks with separate injuries. He and Pedro Pereira are starting together, with one of the two adapting to the box-to-box role in lieu of Kacper Urbanski and Patrick Ciurria, who are beginning on the bench.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Torino tilt Birindelli (thigh) "has shaken off his injury," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Birindelli had a setback last week, but it wasn't severe, and he'll be back after sitting out nearly two months. He could relieve one between Pedro Pereira and Georgios Kyriakopoulos on the wings during the match. He has scored once and posted four shots (three on target), seven chances created, 17 crosses (two accurate) and five clearances in his last five displays.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers new injury Birindelli (thigh) "seemed recovered from his problem but got hurt again in training," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Birindelli sat out the past six matches due to a thigh strain and might skip a few more after sustaining a new physical problem. He'll be better assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of his new injury.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will be out for a while Birindelli is expected to miss three weeks, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Impact Birindelli was diagnosed with a strain and will be sidelined for multiple games for the second time in the season. Georgios Kyriakopoulos (thigh) and Pedro Pereira (suspension) will handle the flanks for the most part. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Kevin Maussi Martins and Patrick Ciurria will also chip in.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Bologna match Birindelli (undisclosed) won't be available Saturday versus Bologna, coach Salvatore Bocchetti announced.

Impact Birindelli will skip at least one fixture due to a muscular issue he picked up last week. Georgios Kyriakopoulos (undisclosed) might return and replace him. Otherwise, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Kevin Maussi Martins will fill in.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Fiorentina match Birindelli has been removed from the XI after an issue while warming up, Monza announced.

Impact Birindelli isn't listed on the bench on the Serie A site and will therefore miss the game altogether and will be evaluated in the next few days. Alessandro Bianco is taking his place in the starting lineup, with Patrick Ciurria likely moving to the wing.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Birindelli recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Cagliari.

Impact Birindelli recorded the most crosses in the game alongside Nicolas Viola. Birindelli, despite the number of crosses, was unproductive. He also made a clearance and an interception. He has registered five clearances, four interceptions and three tackles across the last four games.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Birindelli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Juventus.

Impact Birindelli notched his first goal of the season as he equalized the contest in the 22nd minute with a beautiful strike from inside the box. Additionally, he delivered four crosses and created three chances in the game.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Birindelli had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Birindelli returned to the starting XI Sunday after only appearing off the bench in his past three appearances. He was decent in his 79 minutes of play, notching one shot, two chances created and five crosses. He will hope to see more starts moving forward, as he did start in their opening two matches of the season before his injury.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Milan Birindelli didn't play in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Milan.

Impact Birindelli was back on the squad list but will have to wait for his opportunity to play. He'll likely supplant Pedro Pereira once fully healthy, but it could be a while before it happens since he's been out for a couple of months.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Birindelli (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Milan.

Impact Birindelli is finally back with the club, returning to the team sheet after eight matches out. He did start in the opening two games of the season before his injury, so he will hope to see some time off the bench before hopefully starting in their next contest.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Milan clash Birindelli (undisclosed) "has returned with the group," coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Birindelli is poised to resume being an option but last played back in August due to consecutive muscular injuries. Pedro Pereira should hold onto the starting job a while longer. He has tallied one shot on target, one key pass, 10 crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (all won) in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Verona Birindelli (undisclosed) won't return Monday against Verona, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Birindelli will remain sidelined through the break due to his second injury in short order. Pedro Pereira will likely keep starting on the right wing, with Danilo D'Ambrosio and Patrick CIurria as his deputies.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the mend Birindelli is missing from Monza's squad list to face Roma on Sunday due to muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Birindelli recently returned from a muscular injury and will be evaluated in the next few days. Pedro Pereira will continue to star on the right wing. Patrick Ciurria (knee) is also an option after a lengthy absence.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Napoli Birindelli (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Birindelli returned from a three-game absence but didn't get minutes right away as Pedro Pereira and Georgios Kyriakopolous played almost the entire game on the wings. He used to start over the former in the early going.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Napoli game Brindelli (thigh) has been included in Monza's call-ups to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Birindelli is back in the squad after missing three matches due to a thigh strain. He might be eased into action with Pedro Pereira staying in the XI in this one. He'll likely resume being the top option once fully healthy. He has notched 10 crosses (two accurate), four tackles and one clearance in two games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE